Visionary concepts, courageous founders, and products that are changing the market: at the BIOFACH Start-up Pitches, you can experience what will be driving the organic world tomorrow in compact pitches.
An inspiring mix of innovation, energy, and courage. Each of the more than 30 participating startups will have time to rock the stage at BIOFACH and win you over. You will see: here, innovations become new trends that could soon be on the shelves—whether in organic specialty stores, supermarkets, or drugstores.
Pitch rule: approximately 5 minutes on stage – 100% energy, innovation, and no-nonsense talk.
Three visionary startups, one stage, one goal: On Thursday, 12 February 2026, starting at 3:30 p.m., a high-caliber jury of experts will select one of the three finalists from the community vote as the winner of the BIOFACH Startup Award 2026. In addition to the title, the winner will receive a tailor-made prize package including startup coaching and temporary listings in retail stores with attractive placements.
Thank you for your vote, these are the finalists:
Hall 9, Stand 9-409
Organic aperitifs without refined sugar – Dolce Vita reimagined.
Introducing:
Sankt Sprizz – Espresso Tonic 0.0% ABV, ready to drink, Bioland-certified, in a 200 ml glass bottle
SANKT SPRIZZ brings the aperitivo moment to the organic shelf: Bioland-certified, Slow Food-compliant, and without refined sugar. The drinks are non-alcoholic or low ABV, sweetened with natural thick juices, and contain less sugar than apple spritzer. Vacation in a glass, energy in a bottle – for everyone who wants to combine enjoyment and attitude.
Why should you take us to the final?
Because it's rare to find honesty, design, and la dolce vita so easily combined in a glass. My pitch shows why the first Bioland-certified spritz concept not only tastes good but also has attitude – and why organic becomes an experience/lifestyle here.
Hall 9, Stand 9-271
Drinking chocolate, but different – without industrial sugar, and if anything, then with organic date sweetener.
Introducing:
Organic drinking chocolate powder
Dein Kakao makes drinking chocolate a moment of pleasure again: organic fine cocoa without industrial sugar. If sweetened, then with dates. From classic varieties to award-winning creations such as “So horny” with maca and tonka bean.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
During our pitch, visitors will learn a lot about the healing properties of the cacao plant, which has been mistreated with sugar until now, and how wonderfully it harmonizes with ground organic dates. Cacao makes you happy and is incredibly tasty – that's something worth sharing with the world.
Hall 9, Stand 9-401
Sustainable convenience – wholesome, organic, plastic-free.
Introducing:
The “einpott” – the sustainable organic meal in a paper bag
pack&satt brings a new generation of ready meals: wholesome, organic, vegan, and ready in just 5 minutes with hot water. The meals are nutritious, filling, and don't need to be refrigerated – ideal for everyday life, the office, or on the go. What makes them special is that the packaging is completely plastic-free and recyclable, finally making convenience climate-friendly.
Why should you take us to the final?
Because we show that convenience and sustainability are not a contradiction. With pack&satt, “fast food” becomes good food again – organic, vegan, plastic-free, and wholesome. We stand for the next generation of ready meals: honest, practical, sustainable.
Not every concept will be put to a community vote, but all founders will present their ideas on the INNOVATION STAGE at BIOFACH 2026. Discover the following companies and look forward to fresh ideas, bold products, and exciting stories—straight from the startup scene, live in February.
Hall 9, Stand 9-273
Functional organic confectionery – clean, high in fiber, irresistible.
Introducing:
Organic chocolates, snacks, and spreads
In2Food combines exceptional taste with prebiotic fiber and significantly reduced sugar content. Clean label, innovative, and a real treat for the taste buds – for conscious enjoyment without compromise.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Because you will discover that conscious enjoyment is not a compromise – and Belly Love proves that healthy chocolate can be irresistibly delicious.
Ready-to-drink kombucha – fermented, refreshing, elegant.
Introducing:
BOUCHE Kombucha – the grown-up alternative on the non-alcoholic shelf
BOUCHE brings the art of fermentation to the glass: naturally fermented, low in sugar, full of flavor. Produced in Berlin – from culture development to bottling, everything is done in-house for maximum quality. The drinks are elegant, refreshingly dry, and the perfect alternative to soda, beer, or wine.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Because we are already scaling across Europe as an independent brand: over 1,000 POS from Germany to Portugal. We show how functional, non-alcoholic fermented drinks are reaching new target groups beyond soft drinks: with clear learnings for retail and catering.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Keto snacks reimagined – functional, vegan, low-carb.
Introducing:
Functional KETO Vegan Cookies – the honest alternative on the snack shelf
DelicDay is revolutionizing the market with round cookies that offer real satiety: grain-free, ultra-low-carb, and with chicory fiber for digestion and energy. Low in sugar, high in function – for everyone who wants to enjoy consciously.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Visitors should listen to our pitch because we are uncovering a gap in the market for healthy snacks: products that are marketed as “better for you” often still contain a lot of sugar. DelicDay offers a truly low-carb, grain-free, and functional format that solves this problem.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Protein ingredients from legumes – sustainable, functional, versatile.
Introducing:
Faba Pre-Mix
Fabas is developing a liquid pre-mix made from field beans that can be processed like cow's milk in existing production facilities – without investing in new technology. This enables manufacturers to produce plant-based yogurt, cream, or cream cheese. The pre-mix preserves the proteins in their natural form, improves texture, and reduces the typical off-notes of legumes.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Our pitch will show the challenges facing the plant-based dairy market and how our technology solves them. We explain the benefits of legumes and why innovations like ours are necessary to bring more plant-based proteins to the table.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Highly effective mushroom extracts – adaptogenic, organic, scientifically proven.
Introducing:
Dietary supplements made from adaptogenic mushrooms, coffee and wine gum alternatives
French Mush specializes in medicinal and adaptogenic mushrooms such as lion's mane, cordyceps, reishi, and chaga. We use pure fruiting bodies, consistently avoid fillers, and employ modern ultrasonic extraction for maximum bioavailability – up to 92%. Whether capsules, powders, or practical formats such as wine gums and drinks, our range supports focus, energy, and holistic well-being.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Our products deliver measurable results, genuine bioavailability, and fast, lasting effects. They stand for safety, purity, and transparent origins—and fit effortlessly into the modern lifestyle.
Hall 9, Stand 9-273
Vanilla without compromise – pure, organic, clean.
Introducing:
Organic Bourbon vanilla products – no nonsense
Havelicious stands for uncompromising quality: real Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, without artificial additives. Whether as pods, powder, or extract – short ingredient lists and gentle production ensure pure flavor and transparency. As a raw material for further processing or for trade.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Our pitch is aimed at anyone who values high quality and wants to offer the same to their customers.
Hall 9, Stand 9-542
Healthy soils – the foundation for nutrition, climate, and biodiversity.
Introducing:
Health begins in the soil
The Interessengemeinschaft gesunder Boden e.V. (Interest Group for Healthy Soil) gives soil a voice: knowledge from agriculture, science, and medicine for a sustainable future. Through projects and education, the association shows why healthy soils are the foundation for nutrition, climate, and biodiversity.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Hardly anyone realizes how crucial healthy soil is for our food, our water, our climate, and our health. Those who understand what is happening beneath our feet change their view of themselves, their fellow human beings, and our shared future.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Immune-boosting snacks – organic, functional, delicious.
Introducing:
MLM Manuka Bears (MGO 800+) with vitamin C
Organic fruit gummies with manuka honey and acerola, no gelatin, and no added sugar. Small, practical, and powerful – for on the go and for anyone who wants to enjoy good health.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
We'll explain why our fruit gummies are not only sweet and small, but also powerful – for boosting your immune system on the go.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Sustainable herbal power – ecological, innovative, energy self-sufficient.
Introducing:
Sajko Camomile: Medicinal plants from sustainable cultivation, carefully processed for the highest quality.
Sajko Camomile stands for herbal production with a future: we cultivate chamomile and other medicinal plants sustainably – and dry them using energy from our own biomass. This makes us low-carbon, energy self-sufficient, and guarantees the highest quality from the field to the finished product. Tradition meets innovation: young farmers show how nature, technology, and responsibility work together perfectly.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Because we show how young farmers combine tradition, innovation, and sustainability—with solutions that protect nature while delivering products of the highest quality. If you want to discover how energy self-sufficiency and herb processing go hand in hand, don't miss our pitch.
Hall 9, Stand 9-524
Organic products with impact – consumption becomes a movement.
Introducing:
social product – together. loud. strong.
social product combines organic quality with social impact: everyday products that support NGOs and raise awareness of social issues. Each product category is dedicated to an organization – consumption becomes an instrument for positive change.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
social product combines organic quality with social impact. If you are interested in a sustainable, transparent solution that combines consumption and social engagement, you should not miss this pitch. It is an opportunity to become part of a movement that takes on responsibility.
Hall 9, Stand 9-518
Reusable made easy – smart, sustainable, scalable.
Introducing:
sykell PREFILL: Reusable system for pre-packaged food in plastic packaging
As a reusable system for pre-packaged food, sykell PREFILL can be seamlessly integrated into existing deposit structures. Brands can offer their products in high-quality reusable plastic containers that can be reused for up to 40 cycles, saving as much as 60% in CO₂ emissions. Our system makes reusability not only ecologically sensible, but also economically attractive – for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. In this way, we are bringing the world of packaging into the future and making the circular economy suitable for everyday use.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Everything organic? The problem of disposable waste continues to grow. We will not be able to recycle our way out of it. Reusable packaging is the alternative. sykell PREFILL makes it easy for brands to integrate into their filling processes, easy for retailers to administer, and easy for users to integrate into their everyday lives.
Hall 6, Stand 6-150
Fermented drinks – functional, modern, full of flavor.
Introducing:
Yugen Super Soda
Yugen is rethinking refreshment: fermented drinks with fiber, herbs, and superfoods like lion's mane mushroom. Low in sugar, high in function – for gut health and focus, packaged in a modern flavor profile.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
We are presenting a completely new category. Following our success with kombucha, we have invested years in developing a fermented, fiber-rich lemonade that combines herbs and superfoods in an innovative way. We know flavor, we know gut health – and we have proof that it works.
